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Gardening with many kids

January 16, 2013April 19, 2013 ~ Christina O’Malley ~ Leave a comment

Watching seeds grow with small children can be particularly enlightening for them.  Some kids just don't get to see the start of life, or understand what that means.  Some good things to do are sprout seeds in baggies or grow them so they can be taken home. Scaling up to make this cost effective can … Continue reading Gardening with many kids

Spring is coming…

January 15, 2013April 19, 2013 ~ Christina O’Malley ~ Leave a comment

How do I know?  My Burpee catalog has arrived! I get several every spring, including White Flower Farm and van Bourgondien. Planning, planting and caring for a garden can be such a special activity to share with children. I try not to worry too much when we are outside.  Just running around, I'm always worried that … Continue reading Spring is coming…

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